Larry Graham teaches you how to get that round slap bass sound with someone who looks a bit like that chap from Beverly Hills Cop. Probably one of the better tutors out there, if we're being honest. | Musicroom

🎸Intermediate Slap Bass Study #5 (Larry Graham style) 🔥 This piece was originally written to represent Larry Graham's pioneering bass techniques and reflects the work that he recorded with his own group, Graham Central Station. As a result, it features a powerful slap groove, and many of Larry's preferred phrasing techniques, such as vibrato, trills, and shakes. His use of effects pedals is also represented here. 🎸 Gear Used: • Bass: Sire V3 Marcus Miller Signature Bass • Strings: Rotosound s

Sly & The Family Stone's LEGENDARY bassist Larry Graham on his famous 'slapping' technique 🎸 | Alberto Rigoni Music

🎸🔥 ALL HAIL THE SLAP BASS KING: LARRY GRAHAM 🔥🎸 Before the funk, there was Graham. The man who literally invented slap bass and changed the way we play forever. 🙌 🎤 From Sly & The Family Stone to Graham Central Station, Larry didn’t just bring the groove—he exploded it. 👋 Thump. Pop. Pocket. Power. Slap bass started with his thumb. Without Larry, there’s no Flea, no Bootsy, no Marcus. He’s the root of it all. 🌱🎶 Still funkin' strong. Still inspiring bassists worldwide. Give it up for th